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Russia unveils new fighter jet prototype, Putin hails country's air power

The prospective Russian fighter jet appears intended to compete with the U.S. F-35 Lightning II fighter, which entered service in 2015.

Delta variant of coronavirus accounts for 83% of US cases, says CDC

Health officials say the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to surge and accounts for an estimated 83 per cent of US COVID-19 cases.

Tokyo Olympics 'will give humanity faith in the future', says IOC president

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Tuesday that holding the Tokyo games "will give humanity faith in the future" as the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic

For Carli Loyd, other older Olympians, age is just a number

Much has been made about Carli Lloyd's age. The American forward will be gasp! 39 when the Olympics soccer tournament kicks off.

Democratic standards in EU under threat in Poland, Hungary, says commission

Democratic standards in the European Union are eroding in several member countries, particularly in Hungary and Poland where judicial independence is under threat

Joe Biden wants spending to boost economy, but GOP to block vote

President Joe Biden said his infrastructure and families agenda must be passed to sustain economic momentum of his first six months in office

Tokyo Olympics: Team USA flag bearers to wear new cooling jackets

Team USA flag bearers in steamy Tokyo will likely be the coolest members of their packs

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in parts of Europe; countries alert

Storms caused heavy flooding across parts of western and central Europe overnight, and a man swept away by a raging stream in eastern Germany remained missing Wednesday.

Bank of America 2Q profit more than doubles to $9.22 bn, tops forecast

Bank of America 2Q profit more than doubles, tops forecast Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday that second-quarter net income more than doubled to $9.22 billion from $3.53 billion a year ago.

13 killed, including 9 Chinese, in Pakistan bus accident

A bus carrying Chinese and Pakistani construction workers in northwest Pakistan fell into a ravine, killing at least 13 people, including 9 Chinese nationals, officials said.

US first lady Jill Biden to attend Tokyo Olympics 2021 opening ceremony

First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo, the White House announced on Tuesday

World champion cyclist Peter Sagan to miss Tokyo Olympics 2021

Three-time world champion Peter Sagan will miss the Tokyo Olympics after he had surgery to treat an infection in his right knee that occurred following a crash at the Tour de France.

Tested and tracked ! Olympic visitors set for Tokyo 2020

As pandemic continues, Japan is welcoming accredited visitors to Tokyo for the delayed summer Olympic Games which opens on July 23.

Tokyo 2020: Fan ban proves Olympic safety pledge, says IOC president Bach

IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic fans will not be forgotten despite having to make the difficult decision to ban spectators at the Tokyo Games.

ENG vs PAK: England sweeps Pakistan with Vince's century in 3rd ODI

England completed a 3-0 sweep of Pakistan in their one-day international series after James Vince's century led the hosts to a three-wicket victory on Tuesday.

Ireland registers maiden win over S Africa with 43-run victory in 2nd ODI

Ireland recorded its first-ever victory over South Africa, beating the visitors by 43 runs after captain Andy Balbirnie's century in the second One-Day International between the two sides.

Death toll climb to 72 in South Africa riots after Jacob Zuma jailed

The death toll climbed to 72 from rioting in South Africa on Tuesday, with many people trampled to death during looting at stores

US coronavirus update: Cases rising again, doubling over three weeks

The COVID-19 curve in the US is rising again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per day doubling over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant

Euro 2020 in review: The best, worst and downright strange

A review of the best, worst and downright strange at this year's European Championship

Euro 2020 created strong reputation despite many challenges

Delayed one year by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 European Championship is in the history and financial books after being among the most difficult soccer tournaments ever organized